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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.19, 979.60 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.19, 979.60 and 340.50 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.19 : 979.60 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.19/979.60 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.19x = 979.60 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.19x = 333,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,553.80/653.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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